Two weeks ago, the DC government revealed some staggering facts about homelessness in the nation's capital. While the number of homeless increased 14.4 percent in one year, the number of homeless families increased at more than twice that rate, to 31.8 percent, for a total of 4,667 families, an alarming surge in homeless children in Washington.

The effects of this trend are devastating to these families. The report lists a few: poor nutrition, health impairments, higher exposure to violence, severe emotional distress.Eyes Wide Open Mentoring is here to make a positive difference in these children's lives. YOU can help us make that difference.

On Thursday, June 2, Eyes Wide Open Mentoring will be participating in Do More 24, a 24-hour online fundraiser hosted by United Way of the National Capital Area. We hope that you can help us support homeless children in DC by giving to EWOM. From midnight to midnight, on June 2, please donate here and find out how just $24 can make a difference to a homeless child's life.

Please share this email with your family, friends, and colleagues and tell them why you believe in our work. Thank you for your support of EWOM!